Parking Outside Schools

Park the rightway

All schools experience a great deal of congestion before and after school. Most parents are patient, and have the safety of the children in mind when parking. However, the safety of all children is put at risk when some parents refuse to abide by parking regulations, using lateness or rain or being in a hurry as an excuse. They say its only just this once. But multiply this one time three or four times a year for every parent in the school and the problem becomes obvious. Just this once is NOT a valid excuse. Just this once can cause a fatal accident. It is NEVER okay to ignore parking regulation signs. They have been placed in certain areas because if vehicles park in those areas, the view of other vehicles and pedestrians is blocked. This creates a dangerous situation.

Parents are also asked:

• Not to call children across the road;

• Not to do U turns outside schools on roads crowded with pedestrians and traffic;

• Use pedestrian crossings;

• Drop children on the school side of the road and make sure they exit the car on the kerb side.                                                                                                           

P arents are role models. What children see you do, they will copy, both good and bad.

School Bus Safety

We want you and your friends to get to and from school safely so please follow the below advise:

• Leave home early enough to arrive at your bus stop on time.
• Wait for your bus in a safe place - well off the roadway.
• Enter your bus in on orderly manner and take your seat.
• Wear your seat belt
• Follow the instructions of your school bus driver or bus patrol.
• Remain in your seat while your bus is in motion.
• Keep your head and arms in the bus at all times.
• Keep aisles clear at all times.
• Remain quiet and orderly.
• Be courteous to your school bus driver and fellow passengers.
• Be alert to traffic when leaving the bus.
• Walk to your bus stop (Be safe Be seen)- avoid asking your parents to drive you there.

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